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Wren

Bird Song Basics

Spring is the time the country comes alive with birdsong, but why do birds call and how? Find out more from Dr Cath Price.

House sparrow

House Sparrows

House sparrows have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. Our Engagement Officer Dr Cath, explains more about them.

Pied flycatcher chick

Pied flycatchers in Shropshire

Dr Bob Harris has been working with bird ringer Gerry Thomas to monitor Pied flycatchers in Clunton Coppice through the installation of next boxes. Here, he gives and insight into what is involved…

Pied wagtail

Wagtails

Pied wagtails are a familiar sight, trotting busily across car parks and playing fields, but how well do you know all three species of breeding wagtail that live in the UK?

Grey heron

Early breeders - Herons and Ravens

Despite the cold and wet weather, some birds will be beginning their breeding rituals. Herons and ravens are two of the species mating early. Find out more about them here:

Bird feeder starling

Make your own fat block for the birds

Clearing out your fridge after Christmas? Some leftovers can be used to feed the birds, but be careful what you put out. Whilst there might be some real treats in there, some foods are unsuitable…

House martin

Mud for martins

The house martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, arriving in April and leaving in October. Sarah explains more about them below:

Sparrow

Feed the Birds project update (May 2020)

Feed the Birds is a project we have been running for several years. It connects those who are socially isolated with a volunteer who visits each week to top up bird feeders and chat about wildlife…

Bird feeder starling

Bird watching and mental health - Martin George

We’re living through an unusually stressful time, and many of the common coping mechanisms that people use – meeting with family, playing team sports, going out for a meal, booking a holiday – are…

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